BTEC IT LEVEL 3 - UNIT 1
ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
QUESTIONWhat additional capabilities can be upgraded on a
PC? - answer-Replacing hard disk, more storage or adding a
graphics card to an expansion port, improves graphics processing
power.
QUESTIONGive 2 examples of a PC - answer-1. Desktop
2. laptop
QUESTIONHow are PCs used in workplace? - answer-Word
processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, database
management systems, creative tasks (music, film editing).
QUESTIONHow are PCs used in personal lives? - answer-
Accessing Internet, surfing the web/email, gaming (requires
expensive graphics card normally)
QUESTIONWhat is a server? - answer-A computer that manages
access to different resources and services over a network.
What is a digital device? - answer-Piece of physical equipment
that uses digital data, such as by sending, receiving, storing or
processing it.
QUESTIONWhat 9 types of digital devices are there? - answer-1.
Personal Computers
,2. Mobile Devices
3. Servers
4. Entertainment Systems
5. Navigation Systems
6. Multifunctional Devices
7. Digital Cameras
8. Data capture and Collection Systems
9. Communication devices and systems
QUESTIONWhat is a personal computer? - answer-A general-
purpose computing device small and cheap enough to be used by
individuals.
QUESTIONHow are PCs able to perform common tasks? -
answer-By installing a new software application the computer
becomes capable of performing a new function.
QUESTIONWhat 3 things do PCs contain? - answer-1. Individual
processors
2. RAM
3. hard disk components with expansion ports.
QUESTIONHow do PCs connect to a server? - answer-Via
Ethernet cable and WiFi (forming a network)
QUESTIONWhat is the difference between servers and PCs? -
answer-Contain larger storage capacity, higher processing power
and larger amount of memory.
QUESTIONGive 4 examples of servers? - answer-1. Mail servers
2. web servers
3. print servers
4. file servers
,QUESTIONHow do web servers work? - answer--Web server
stores the web page and associated files.
-Client computer makes request for a web page to server (by
entering URL).
-Web server locates correct files and sends back to client.
QUESTIONWhy are web servers used? - answer-To manage
access to web pages.
QUESTIONWhy are mail servers used? - answer-To manage
access to email
QUESTIONHow do mail servers work? - answer--When you write
an email/press send on PC, goes to outgoing mail server.
-This mail server then sends across a network to recipient's mail
server and stores in their mailbox.
-When recipient logs into their email client the mail server will
forward email to their computer.
QUESTIONWhy are file servers used? - answer-To store your
files such as word processors and spreadsheets so they are
accessible from any computer on the network.
QUESTIONWhat are MP4 players? - answer-They are the same
as MP3 players but can watch videos as well.
QUESTIONWhat is the use of video game consoles? - answer-
Allow you to play video games. Can even use internet to play
games online with people globally.
QUESTIONWhat are navigation systems? - answer-A digital
device that uses GPS (Global Positioning System) to provide a
real-time map of our current location, allowing us to plan a route
to be directed to a chosen destination.
, QUESTIONWhat features do some Navigation systems have? -
answer--Identifying traffic, roadworks and accidents that may
delay your journey. -Provides an accurate destination time.
QUESTIONWhat is an example of navigation systems? - answer-
In car satnav
QUESTIONWhat is the use of in car satnav? - answer-Used
instead of traditional maps to help direct you along the fastest
route. Can be integrated directly into car's dashboard but is often
standalone. (e.g. TomTom)
QUESTIONWhy has standalone satnavs been replaced? -
answer-As navigation systems are now being used in mobile
devices for driving, walking, cycling.
QUESTIONWhat is a multifunctional device? - answer-A device
that is capable of performing more than one specific function.
(Also known as MFD and multifunctional peripherals)
QUESTIONWhat are examples of a multifunctional device? -
answer-Multifunctional printers, touchscreens, force-feedback
game controllers.
QUESTIONWhat is a multifunctional printer? - answer-A device
that usually combines printing, scanning and faxing functions all
into a single device.
QUESTIONWhere are multifunctional printers used? - answer-
They are popular for use in home offices for people who work
from home and do not have the space or money for three
separate devices.
ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
QUESTIONWhat additional capabilities can be upgraded on a
PC? - answer-Replacing hard disk, more storage or adding a
graphics card to an expansion port, improves graphics processing
power.
QUESTIONGive 2 examples of a PC - answer-1. Desktop
2. laptop
QUESTIONHow are PCs used in workplace? - answer-Word
processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, database
management systems, creative tasks (music, film editing).
QUESTIONHow are PCs used in personal lives? - answer-
Accessing Internet, surfing the web/email, gaming (requires
expensive graphics card normally)
QUESTIONWhat is a server? - answer-A computer that manages
access to different resources and services over a network.
What is a digital device? - answer-Piece of physical equipment
that uses digital data, such as by sending, receiving, storing or
processing it.
QUESTIONWhat 9 types of digital devices are there? - answer-1.
Personal Computers
,2. Mobile Devices
3. Servers
4. Entertainment Systems
5. Navigation Systems
6. Multifunctional Devices
7. Digital Cameras
8. Data capture and Collection Systems
9. Communication devices and systems
QUESTIONWhat is a personal computer? - answer-A general-
purpose computing device small and cheap enough to be used by
individuals.
QUESTIONHow are PCs able to perform common tasks? -
answer-By installing a new software application the computer
becomes capable of performing a new function.
QUESTIONWhat 3 things do PCs contain? - answer-1. Individual
processors
2. RAM
3. hard disk components with expansion ports.
QUESTIONHow do PCs connect to a server? - answer-Via
Ethernet cable and WiFi (forming a network)
QUESTIONWhat is the difference between servers and PCs? -
answer-Contain larger storage capacity, higher processing power
and larger amount of memory.
QUESTIONGive 4 examples of servers? - answer-1. Mail servers
2. web servers
3. print servers
4. file servers
,QUESTIONHow do web servers work? - answer--Web server
stores the web page and associated files.
-Client computer makes request for a web page to server (by
entering URL).
-Web server locates correct files and sends back to client.
QUESTIONWhy are web servers used? - answer-To manage
access to web pages.
QUESTIONWhy are mail servers used? - answer-To manage
access to email
QUESTIONHow do mail servers work? - answer--When you write
an email/press send on PC, goes to outgoing mail server.
-This mail server then sends across a network to recipient's mail
server and stores in their mailbox.
-When recipient logs into their email client the mail server will
forward email to their computer.
QUESTIONWhy are file servers used? - answer-To store your
files such as word processors and spreadsheets so they are
accessible from any computer on the network.
QUESTIONWhat are MP4 players? - answer-They are the same
as MP3 players but can watch videos as well.
QUESTIONWhat is the use of video game consoles? - answer-
Allow you to play video games. Can even use internet to play
games online with people globally.
QUESTIONWhat are navigation systems? - answer-A digital
device that uses GPS (Global Positioning System) to provide a
real-time map of our current location, allowing us to plan a route
to be directed to a chosen destination.
, QUESTIONWhat features do some Navigation systems have? -
answer--Identifying traffic, roadworks and accidents that may
delay your journey. -Provides an accurate destination time.
QUESTIONWhat is an example of navigation systems? - answer-
In car satnav
QUESTIONWhat is the use of in car satnav? - answer-Used
instead of traditional maps to help direct you along the fastest
route. Can be integrated directly into car's dashboard but is often
standalone. (e.g. TomTom)
QUESTIONWhy has standalone satnavs been replaced? -
answer-As navigation systems are now being used in mobile
devices for driving, walking, cycling.
QUESTIONWhat is a multifunctional device? - answer-A device
that is capable of performing more than one specific function.
(Also known as MFD and multifunctional peripherals)
QUESTIONWhat are examples of a multifunctional device? -
answer-Multifunctional printers, touchscreens, force-feedback
game controllers.
QUESTIONWhat is a multifunctional printer? - answer-A device
that usually combines printing, scanning and faxing functions all
into a single device.
QUESTIONWhere are multifunctional printers used? - answer-
They are popular for use in home offices for people who work
from home and do not have the space or money for three
separate devices.
